The guitar is a true masterpiece. The sound is stunning and the finish spectacular. Thank you for creating this masterwork.  I will subscribe to the online masterclasses soon !  A big hug, thank you Alberto, Venezuela

Dear Mr Bellucci, today I went to DHL to get for my new guitar. I have no words !!… however I will try:
Sound… I told you that it was looking for a deep and powerful bass and you achieved it. The bass are really impressive. I love Spanish music and the bass of this guitar feels imposing when playing Spanish music… The Bubinga/Cedar combination is simply magnificent.
The finish… it surpassed my expectations. “It is a true masterpiece” Oh, the rosette!! My God! What a beauty and the detail… it is incredible… I can see every single pixel. 
I have seen guitars that offer a lot less than my Bellucci and cost up to 10,000US$... Amazing… If I could spend 10,000US$ for a guitar, I would prefer to buy several Belluccis ; -)
I want to thank you for the accessories. I also want to tell you that I really liked the DVD “At the sun set in Casapueblo”.  I felt a huge emotion. I know that you talk about Segovia as “The Master” but let me tell you with all sincerity that you are so good or better... I would be satisfied if I could play the guitar the fourth part of how you play it… I already saw the DVD 3 times.  Thank you for the dedication.  Thank you again and of course to the artist builder for this work of art. Ignacio, Venezuela
 

Dear Renato:  She did arrive and for the past few days I have been enjoying the experience.  She is a beautiful guitar to look at, to play and to listen to. My whole  family thinks that She is wonderful. Paraguay sounds a lovely place to live and if this instrument is a typical example of the workmanship of the people of Paraguay then they have a lot to be proud of. I think your web site is fantastic and I will revisit in the future. God bless. Kind regards.  Alasdair, UK

Renato, For most of my life I have believed in the old adage that states "if it is too good to be true, it probably is". Your guitars obviously do not follow that rule. I could not be happier with her. I have played of and on for 40 years and have seen and played some impressive instruments. This guitar will hold its own with any of the best. Everything positive that I've read about these guitars is absolutely true. I know that certain people look for certain things. What impresses me: balance, power, sustain, ease of play and of course a wonderful sound. The absolute easiest neck, period. Bar chords are as easy as Em. Even #3 string G is not wimpy.  I am no longer a skeptic. Beautiful woods and solid workmanship. This guitar is a true inspiration and will make playing and learning so much easier for any one aspiring to learn how to play classical guitar. I will be back for my second. Thank you for everything!!   Abrasos,  Tommy, USA 

Renato, I just got my guitar this morning. I feel that I didn't pay enough for this guitar :-) I think this guitar could sell over here for thousands more of what I paid. Just like you said on your web site. She is beautiful, the neck feels GREAT and the action is absolutely FANTASTIC. She is SO EASY to play! She is going to make me sound great and she is going to speed up my studies. I am just so happy with the process of buying a guitar from you. She plays nothing like the guitars I tried out in the local shop, night and day compared to those guitars. Again, she is just beautiful, she sounds and feels great! Thank you!!!. Phil, USA

Renato, Happy Days are here.  Just received my beautiful Mangore Fleta/Torres concert guitar and she is simply beautiful.  The figuring on the rosewood is gorgeous and the cedar has a rich warm color and I am having a difficult time taking my eyes off of her.... played a few notes, and tone and sustain are great.  The action on the guitar is so much better than what I am used to. Most certainly, I will be able to play longer and will enjoy this much more. Please pass along my regards to the builder and let him know that he has created yet another masterpiece.  The Rosette, purflings, head stock, finish are all absolutely spot on and I couldn't be happier.  Without a doubt, I will be ordering another Mangore beauty from you in the near future.  In fact, I just received the Bubinga backs and sides, as well the Engelmann spruce soundboards that I will be sending to you for Mr. Guzman to create yet another masterpiece.  I have already selected the Rosette for my guitar and will wait with just as much anticipation as I did for my first custom Mangore. Feel free to contact me at gbtswengineer@yahoo.com  Virgil. Virgil, USA

Dear Renato: I received my new concert guitar from you. The guitar is the most beautiful instrument I´ve ever seen. A good amount of my playing time goes simply into admiring the craftmanship...The sound is absolutely incredible. I can hardly imagine how it will improve over time! I am extremely grateful for the way you handle your business - in two ways. First, it gives players like me the opportunity to play a high-end concert guitar at a more than affordable price. Second, I always felt that you care about and respect me as a musician, a business partner and a person. It was a very valuable lesson for me to see that politeness in modern business is indeed possible. You set an example for me as a player and as a person. Thank you very much, and please continue to make other people happy through your music and your personality. Best wishes Christian, Germany

Dear Renato, The Padauk baby, Engleman spruce top with 660 mm scale neck arrived today! (Feb 6, 2006) The flawless design of the 1968 Fleta instrument has been reproduced perfectly with a full size body and deep sound. Every surface on this guitar is 100% smooth to touch and to the eye. The stylization is brilliant! It doesn't matter if you have been a concert guitarist all your life or are new ,  the quality is as good as any in the world.  The sound produced by the available 660 mm neck has tremendous sustain.  The sound is powerful, robust and loud.  If you play very softly, there is still a strong sound. And of course if you prefer volume, let your thumb and fingers pick up the intensity. My guitar serial number is 170 and I know that within the next hundred years or so, these guitars are going to be on the concert stage. For anybody from the beginner to the pro. The inside of the guitar is beautifully polished and braced with a classic Spanish foot on the inside that connects the back and sides to the top and the fret board. The full size body has Padauk wood back and sides (which is a very hard wood and throws out a strong sound). The Engleman spruce top helps the whole guitar vibrate in your hands, thus projecting fabulous sound throughout the room. Also you could have a gold nameplate on the back of the headstock . You could easily expect to pay $8-$10,000 for a guitar such as this. Judging by the quality of this custom made guitar, I am positive that the other guitars that are ready for shipment are only of the highest quality as inspected by Renato. I am located in Camden, South Carolina.  Simon, USA

I just had to write and tell you how much I love the guitar.  She's so beautiful.  The sound is un-matchable.  Loud, wild,  and sweet sounds come from her.  I love the cedar top. She  came without a scratch on her, and I can tell that someone really put great effort and time into this beauty.  It's the perfect size for my body type, and the detail is unmatched.  I can't think of a better deal than this Renato, seriously.  If you want to buy a guitar in the States of this quality you were right when you said you can expect to EASILY dish out 6,000 dollars.  Tell your luthier thanks and that he has another outstanding compliment from a satisfied guitarist.  I will never get rid of this guitar. James, USA

Hello Renato, I just wanted to let you know she has arrived intact and in perfect condition.  She sounds beautiful, and I have spent most of my free time with her since she arrived.  I’ve noticed a change in my playing for the better.  Perhaps this is because of the excellence of the guitar, or perhaps it is a sign of how much I like her—I don’t know how to tell the difference.  I just know there is a quality there that adds to my playing.  She is really an example of fantastic workmanship.  I very much admire the quality of the wood in the body of the guitar.  The wood grain has a look for which I really don’t have the language to describe.  The attention to detail is wonderful, especially the decoration at the wood seams.  The finish is deep and beautiful.  The tuner action is smooth.  She is all that I could want in a guitar.  Thank you.  I’d certainly recommend you as a source for anyone else who asks me where they should go for a quality instrument. Thank you again Renato, many well deserved Hugs to you, - Mark. Mark, USA

Renato, I received by beautiful guitar today and it is everything you said it was going to be. The workmanship is amazing, the wood is great, the finish is spectacular… and to think I was going to buy a guitar made by a larger named brand like Taylor or Alhambra. This guitar is like nothing I have seen or heard before. Thank you so much for making me a great guitar. Also, your site is amazing, I am now a member for life. There is so much information and the most amazing thing is that you are there to answer questions I have. You are a remarkable teacher and a very patient and understand person. I want other people to know that you are always there to answer even the most elementary questions. Thanks Again Matthew McGhee, USA 

Hello Renato, my guitar arrived yesterday afternoon.  The cedar and rosewood are very beautiful, especially with the Fustero tuners.  After it warmed up, I was able to tune it for the first time.  After imagining all week what she would sound like, I finally got the pleasure of finding out.  Magnificent!  Warmth and brightness are gently balanced in her beautiful voice.  Playability is very good and helped to smooth out some difficult sections of music for me.  Thank you for the excellent communication.  I look forward to learning more from you and continuing the friendship. Patrick, St George, UT USA
 

Dear Renato: I received her yesterday. Everything is perfect ! Thank you. She is wonderful! The sound is fabulous. I played her until my fingers hurt!!! I am so happy...even the smell of wood is fantastic! My friendship, Louis, France
 

Dear Renato, First of all, I would like to appreciate the nice work on my custom guitar.
Basically it lives up to the name, 'a concert guitar.' A very grand sound indeed. Greate balance between bass and treble. I've just played Bach's Suite No.3 for Cello, Mangore's la Cathedral and a few bossa nova pieces by Carlos Jobim. This baby handles different kinds of music with elegance! I received it last Friday. It is getting better and better. It appears to adapt to new environments like a living organism. Simply put, it is a great instrument! Hee Chae, USA

Hello Renato: I wanted to tell you how much I am enjoying my spruce top.  I’ve had it now for three months and it seems to sound better all the time.  You did say that it would take about four months for the guitar to settle into place and start opening up.  Well, it is doing that more and more and I’m just really loving playing this instrument because of that and because of its ease of playability. The guitar seems like it was made just for me.   I even love the aroma when I take it out of the case.  I want to thank you and the luthier, Mr. Guzman so very much for building this guitar for me. Very Respectfully, Thomas, US

Renato, What a truly beautiful instrument. I love the action of the guitar which suits me very well and I am looking forward to her settling down in her new environment. I have already played an extract from Cavatina on her as well as The Godfather theme and the opening lines from Asturias just so she has an idea of what is ahead for her. It is hard to believe that her sound will improve in the months ahead. I feel very privileged to own this instrument and feel inspired to utilize my master classes to the fullest ensuring that I get the best from my guitar and myself . Thank you for providing with the opportunity and the means for me to follow my musical journey. Warmest regards George, Australia

Dear Renato,  I opened the case and took the guitar out of the case, I was just paralyzed for a few seconds by the beauty of the woods (Bocote and Cedar), my "Renata" is really gorgeous!! I also tuned the guitar already with the autom. tuner, which you included with the guitar. I almost can't believe, that this just born baby sings so wonderful already. The sound is incredible. The action and playability are marvelous (soft and smooth). All in one, this is the guitar which I dream of. I also like to thank mr. Guzman for his unsurpassed craftsmanship (pass it through for me, please). Renato, my friend I have not words enough to thank you for this wonderful "Christmas-gift". Many(2x) thanks for everything you've done for me! Best regards for you and your family and warm big HUGS from Curacao, your friend LAS, Curacao, Netherland Antilles

Hello Renato, I just wanted to let you know my beautiful guitar arrived yesterday.  It made it through the shipment no problem.  With all the numerous, numerous wraps of bubble wrap around the case, it’s no surprise. I was just pretty much stunned when I opened the case and I saw it for the first time.  What an elegant presentation! After I tuned it, I didn’t get to bed for many hours as I just couldn’t put it down.  What a magnificent tone!  The action is perfect for me.  I don’t intend to change a thing.  You mentioned in your letter it would open up even more, but in my opinion, the tone is just so beautiful already.  I’m so happy! I just wanted to thank you and Mr. Guzman so very much for building an instrument that seems like it was built especially for me.  It is truly a fabulous instrument and I will very much enjoy playing it for the rest of my life. Very Respectfully, Thomas, UK

The spruce concert guitar arrived today. Great care in the packaging, thanks Renato for having protected her to the maximum !  When I opened the case, what a surprise ! I love the color. This guitar is simply gorgeous,  well built and with a deep scent of wood (noble wood!) ; The finish is perfect. You have to thank Mr Guzman a lot; he really build a masterpiece for me. I took a long time to observe every angle. Little by little I bent the strings to her tonality and I play something as Capricho or Asturias. The sound is marvelous, the tonality is well balanced. I like the bass, which are so different and better than my Alhambra. I appreciated the crystalline trebles! Only a couple of hours in the playing, the sounds was more beautiful.  Thanks a lot Renato for this masterpiece. Your friend : Patrick, FRANCE

Hello Renato, Just wanted to let you know the guitar has arrived and, as you say, she is a beauty. The first thing that strikes me, apart from the beautiful sound, is that she is so easy to play. I sound like a different guitarist!  I now feel inspired to tackle Albeniz’s Granada – such a fantastic piece that, as yet, I’ve never had the courage to play. Thank you very much. I wish you, your family, and your business continued success. Kind regards, Gary, Britain

Dear Renato, Just a short note to let you know that my new guitar has arrived safely. She is absolutely beautiful and I am very pleased.  The first impressions are simply marvelous ;-)  It was with immense satisfaction (and a little relief) when I opened the case today and my wife simply stood there in silence, then after a few moments said, " .... wow !". My faith in human nature restored ..... may the Lord smile gently upon you & yours!  Kind Regards Mark, Australia

Dear Renato, the guitar arrived and it is fantastic. I really do like the sound and looks of the Cocobolo. The action is also great, you and Mr Guzman did another great job. Thank you. Brian, US, August 2005

Dear Mr. Renato, This is Hee Chae Woo. I received the cedar top guitar yesterday. As you said, it is a great instrument. I like its projective sound. I feel it open up little by little. I am happy. The action is perfect for me. Your guitar is a truly wonderful guitar instrument. It is going to put its more expensive American-made brothers and sisters to shame. Sincerely, I would like to give my best regards to you and your luthier, Mr. Guzman. It is one of the best sounding classical guitars I've played. Hee Chae Woo, Korea, July 2005

... I love this classical guitar. I've played it non-stop since it arrived, and I can't walk past it without picking it up and playing it. The sound is beautiful, the action is great, it looks great, and it's got my name inside!. The difference between this guitar and my Ramirez 1A is that this guitar is easy and fun to play - it has restored my enthusiasm for guitar playing and song writing. Thank you for your prompt attention to my initial queries, you're customer service is superb. Many thanks, again Dave, England, July 2005

... WOW is all I can express...   Just to let you know, before I ordered this guitar I went  to one of the biggest guitar store here in the east bay area, I tried several of them, at least 5-6 of them and the price ranges were from 600-up one was a used one a Rodriguez it was priced at 1,099 USD. I tell you there is no comparison. Renato all you said about the quality and workmanship are true, a piece of art, more than I expected. Thank you very much for making such a beautiful guitar. Such instrument can only be created with love and dedication. Cristina, USA

Dear Renato,  She arrived...intact, gorgeous. This guitar is very striking to look at.  The figured rosewood really is really beautiful, Englemann spruce top, well, I did not write you yesterday when I received it because I could not put it down!  She opened up a little just to give me a "taste" of what is come later when she really opens up. Clear trebles and a good bass register.  Looking forward when she looses up, this will be a wonderful, expressive instrument. Thanks for the extra care in packing her - the foam made sure the guitar was very stable within the crate.  The extra string set, tuner, string winder, humidifier, and the Fustero tuners...thanks so much. A finally (and certainly not least) a BIG thanks to Maestro Guzman making this guitar for me. I cannot thank you (all of you) enough... Sincerely, Steven S. US

I was overjoyed when the cedar top guitar arrived. The guitar is a stunning beauty. The quality of the wood used is top notch and well matched. I played it and that's when I realized that I am holding a 'special' instrument. I could not hide the smile on my face! I am a real nuts for tone and the tone is simply fabulous. The higher end trebles sounded so full and rich, unlike others I have tried that are usually thin. However the real surprise I had was the volume and the projection which is very focused and loud. Lastly I want to personally thank you for making this buying process a wonderful journey for me. Your service was very professional and I asked you so many questions and you always make time to answer them all. They say that a great musician is one that plays good music, but I believe that a great musician is one that shares his music with the world and that's what you have done. Thanks a million!! Mark, Malaysia

I am admiring this magnificent guitar. Beautiful to my eyes but not only that !! As soon as she adapted to the new environment, I started admiring the quality of the sound:  solid, round sound, what I was looking for, but mainly, a perfect equilibrium between the voices and an even sound throughout the fingerbord...quite an achievement !!  The wait and promises have been respected, my greatest compliments to you and the very skillful Builder for such a great craft and the professional treat shown all throughout. I go back to practice. Thank you and Merry Christmas. Giorgio, Italy

Dear Renato, Thank you, thank you, thank you.  The Padauk guitar is marvelous.  The looks are fantastic (I love the maple binding), the action is perfect, and the sound is great. The Padauk color and wood grain is beautiful, the maple binding is a great contrast, and the neck with the rosewood and maple reinforcements is a beauty to look at. The action is great.  I believe you set it up personally and you did a fabulous job.  It is very easy to play. The sound is well balanced, I could not put it down.  I cannot wait to show my teacher. Thank you for answering all my many questions, but I have more:  I am seriously considering buying another special order guitar.  I am researching the different woods to see what I prefer (and talking my wife into it).  Thank You, Brian US

Dear Renato: My guitar came today, and I'm in love with it already.  She still smells like lacquer and wood, which to me is a heavenly smell.  It reminds me of when I went to the workshop to collect my very first hand built guitar 30 years ago. I was just 17, and I had worked various jobs and saved every penny to be able to afford that one.  Anyway, to gaze upon my Mangore sweetheart is to fall in love.  You and Sr. Guzman have done such a nice job.  I want to say thank you for the little extras, as well.  I had never broken down and bought an electronic tuner, so even that was exciting.  And the humidifier is very nice. Even the cloth for wiping the instrument was a thoughtful gesture.  All these nice touches show how you feel about guitars and music.  They were a very special icing on the cake. I am truly thrilled!  I am so glad I found you. Your friend, Steven, US

Dear Renato: The guitar arrived this afternoon. It is lovely, it feels very natural to hold. The tone is very sweet, the sustain is very clean and long. It is beautifully made - as you say, Paraguayan luthiers can make as good instruments as their European cousins. Many, many thanks - I am a very happy man! Also, no duty to pay! Many thanks for that also. Kind regards, Peter UK

Dear Renato, she has arrived safely! Looks absolutely beautiful. Many thanks. Keith, Norway

Dear Renato, DHL Singapore delivered the Brazilian baby to me this morning 24th May 2005 local time about 11.30am. The DHL packaging removed, revealed the Mangore original black guitar case. The first thing that strike me upon opening up the case was the sweet smell of fresh 'woody' scent, filling my air-con room. Gently lifting up the Brazilian beauty, the flaming Brazilian exposed grain lines flows very nicely on the sides and back and shines through with the good external varnish smooth finish.  I am very pleased with this order and look forward to many good years of enjoying this rare Brazilian beauty. Warmest regards, Jason Singapore

Renato, I received the guitar yesterday from DHL.  Strung it up and waited about three hours before actually playing it. All I can say is that this instrument is absolutely gorgeous.  You know that my primary concern is not how shiny a guitar is or how fancy the binding or even the grain of the wood is but rather,  the sound.   The aesthetics are also beautiful with a great choice of wood.  The sustain and clarity are excellent in both the treble and bass strings all the way up to the 19th fret.   The trebles are very well balanced with the basses and are not drowned out. One particular quality of this instrument is the ability to play extremely soft and still hear the quality in the sound.  The action and setup are excellent as well and playing the instrument is made easier because of this.  I played for several hours and was floored by the sweetness at very low and high volume.  This quality allows for a very wide range of color on the guitar.  Full chords sound very focused and one can hear the individual notes which they are made from.   I will continue to test the guitar as it begins to open up  more in the few days while keeping the humidifier on.   Unlike spruce this instrument has already opened up a bit even after a few hours.  Thank you Renato for choosing a great instrument and thank Senor Guzman for building it.  I see that the inside is now lightly lacquered which adds to the quality workmanship. All my Best. Steve, USA

Dear Renato: she arrived yesterday ! A real beauty and I like the first sounds I can produce on her. I am very happy! Thank you, greetings Bauke, Netherlans

Renato - I picked the guitar up on Saturday - it is wonderful and so different from what I'm used to. I can't wait to hear how it sounds in a year. I've never bought a guitar without playing it before, but I like it so much that I'm thinking of getting my wife to buy me a custom model for my 50th birthday later this year  - I'll discuss this with you nearer the time. (What kind of guitar do you have in your picture - it looks really interesting?) Thank you once again, Howard UK

Dear Renato,  the spruce concert guitar has arrived safe & sound yesterday. You're right, this is a guitar to be cherished & enjoyed without breaking the bank.  Thanks. Best regards, John, Singapore

Renato my dear friend, OH MY GOD !!!!!!   The baby has arrived!!!!   I can't begin to tell you how happy I am...  She is just as you promised...  WONDERFUL!!!  It's  EXACTLY what I wanted !!! She is tuned, and plays like a dream!!!  The action is so perfect!!!  Most guitars in the stores have very high action, but this is perfect...  The sound is wonderful and the equalizer with the tuner is awesome!!!  The tone is great!!!  Renato, thank you from the bottom of my heart, there is NOwhere else that I know of that you can buy such a wonderful instrument for such a price...  This guitar is worth a lot more and I will treasure it forever!!!   Once again, thank you, you are truly an inspiration to humanity.  Your kindness and love shows that there is still hope for the human race.  May all of you have the most wonderful Easter ever, and know that I will have you in my prayers.  :-) Your friend sending you lots of warm hugs, Jorge, USA

I got the wonderful guitar yesterday!  Packing and DHL service were up to standards. For a guitar that was just finished last week, the sound is very good and my teacher was also impressed! I like the clean sound (no strange overtones), projection, and sweet singing voice. I’ll definitely play this everyday with the action set just right. I also like the “customization” (gold plate engraving and HUGE label!). Smells nice too! Definitely, this guitar delivers as you promised! José, Philippines

Renato. I love my guitar ! It is different from what we have here in Spain. It is naif, made according to the builder's instincts without copying from other models.  She carries the soul of the people who worked on her, I can feel the love and professional work of their hands. Very well finished. She's got the crystalline sound of the greatest instruments.  You know I own a Ramirez 1a, therefore, I know what a great instruments must sound like. The action is easy and I can even lower the bones more if I want. The closest comparison to your guitar that I can find is the Catalunyan master school of luthiers. Best Regards. Francesc, Spain

"What a wonderful instrument ... First the form fits just optimally for me to use it in the classic position ( where my Aria for instance tends to glide down the upper legs surface of the leg put behind ). Most important of all: It vibrates greatly. And those mids are exactly as bony like that Laskin guitar that I showed to you. The highs so mellow ... oh boy!! And the A string punches your stomach like Tyson. When I play rest strokes near the bridge you get a bell like shininess and when towards the soundhole to pick some soft notes, mother earth, what complex and deep sound floats through the room. Killer stuff ! I got what I wanted. A guitar that could be sufficient to the end of my days if must be while it didn´t cost me a leg and an arm." Joseph, Germany

I received the guitar yesterday!! Not bad for shipping to a war zone!! You and DHL did an outstanding job of shipping the instrument. The guitar is absolutely beautiful!!! The sound is incredible!!! Thanks to you and the luthier on a great guitar and an excellent price!!I will definitely be looking at purchasing another instrument in the near future. Thanks again and take care. Mark, Afghanistan
 

Dear Renato, I have her :-) 
She's a beauty professor, I cannot stop playing and looking at her. She's a piece of art. Every detail is perfect: the gold plaque, the numbered label with my name and the builder's signature. The finish !! I love her ! I can see she was built with love. The sound is beautiful and DHL delivered her fast and the guitar was hyper protected. Thank you and luthier Guzman for the outstanding work. Carlos G., Venezuela
 

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